Better Picks
It’s very hard to stay healthy. Nowadays, where junk food abound, the prospect of eating healthier is confusing, daunting and it requires a lot of effort, not to mention that it costs much. However, taking small changes in our diet can bring about big health perks.
Let’s start with an orange. Instead of reaching for orange juice(instant) get an orange instead. Why? Because a lot of the instant O.J’s contain tons of sugar and calories while an orange gives you more fiber and definitely less calories.
Popping a multivitamin is also a good idea as it is not possible to get all the needed nutrition from food. There are some who prefer taking separate supplements though. I used to the same, but I find it too cumbersome.
Eating dark green leafy vegetable a day can lower one’s risk of heart disease and cataracts. The micronutrients, potassium and carotenoids they contain is something that is not common in other foods.
here’s one of my conscious changes made to help reduce snacking on junk and at the same time increase good food intake: always have a large bowl of fruit salad in the fridge. One apple, one mango, a gold kiwi, a green kiwi, some grapes, a slice or two of watermelon… all cubed.. (add banana only to the bowl you are going to use – it’s a great complement to the combo, but it goes black/bad fast, and is unappetising otherwise). This can last for 2 or 3 days. Have it plain, or with lite cool whip, or, my fave, some cottage cheese for the protein boost.
much better than hershey nuggets or tortilla chhips, eh?
[dropping by via entrecard, btw] *lynne*
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Wow! New look rin here. Nice sis!
Anyways, yes, processed food is not good. Fresh is still the best.
Eating healthy is also more expensive it seems. Here’s an easy test to determine what food is healthier: which ever one tastes best is probably the less healthy one. I take the multi-vitamin route and then eat pretty much whatever I like. I also get a good protein drink since I don’t eat much meat.
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@ Lynn
thanks as always sis.
@ Karen
you are absolutely right about that Karen. Most food that are awfully delicious are more often than not loaded with the stuff we’re not supposed to ingest that much. thanks for sharing.
@ lynne
thanks so much for sharing your ideas. haven’t tried lite cool whip on my fruit. I always go for the regular one. that must be a better alternative.
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